‘Manisha Koirala Is Dead’: Throwback To When HeeraMandi Actor Faked Her Death In 1995

In 1995, to promote his movie “Criminal,” filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt did something shocking! He created a fake newspaper ad saying actress Manisha Koirala had died. This was inspired by the American movie “The Fugitive.”

This wasn’t the first time someone faked their death for publicity. Recently, actress Poonam Pandey did the same. But Bhatt’s stunt was much earlier, in 1995. His movie “Criminal” starred Manisha Koirala, and her character actually dies in the film. Bhatt used this plot point to create a stir with the fake news ad.

The movie “Criminal” came out in two versions: Telugu in 1994 and Hindi in 1995. While the ad was shocking, it’s important to remember it was all fake – a publicity stunt for the movie.

32-year-old model and actor, Poonam Pandey, recently faked her death to raise awareness about Cervical Cancer. Opening up about the same, she took to her Instagram handle and said, “I feel compelled to share something significant with you all – I am here, alive. Cervical Cancer didn’t claim me, but tragically, it has claimed the lives of thousands of women who stemmed from a lack of knowledge on how to tackle this disease. Unlike some other cancers, Cervical Cancer is entirely preventable.”

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Pandey further added, “The key lies in the HPV vaccine and early detection tests. We have the means to ensure no one loses their life to this disease. Let’s empower one another with critical awareness and ensure every woman is informed about the steps to take. Visit the link in the bio to delve deeper into what can be done. Together, let’s strive to put an end to the devastating impact of the disease and bring #DeathToCervicalCancer.”

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Facing criticism for her act, Poonam Pandey’s team released an apology, which read, “Yes, we were involved in the initiative for Poonam Pandey to spread awareness about Cervical Cancer in collaboration with Hauterfly. To start off, we would like to extend a heartfelt apology – especially towards those who have been triggered as a result of having faced/having a loved one face the hardships of any kind of Cancer.”

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